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Makinley Cornley is Co-Founder and Financial Advisor for Purpose1st Financial, a registered investment advisor based in Hilliard, Ohio serving high-net-worth families, business owners, and professional athletes. Makinley came to wealth management through personal loss, graduating from Penn State one week before her father passed, and later watching his estate fail to be distributed the way he intended. That experience is the reason protection is never a secondary conversation at Purpose1st. It is always the first. Over her career she progressed from financial advisor to Director of Operations at a firm managing private equity relationships and multimillionaire client portfolios, learning the work from inside the rooms where it actually happens. She co-founded Purpose1st with her husband Jamelle Cornley on the belief that the people who work hardest to build something deserve someone who works just as hard to protect it.

Blue Advisors is a fee-only financial planning and investment management firm based in Columbus, Ohio, serving retirees and busy professionals throughout the region and across the United States. My mission is simple: to help you achieve your financial goals through clear advice, education, and a commitment to your best interests—always. Why Blue Advisors? Fiduciary Oath: As a fee-only, fiduciary advisor, I am legally obligated to put your interests first. I do not sell products or earn commissions—my only job is to give you expert, unbiased advice. Education First: I believe that informed clients make better decisions. I'm here to demystify financial planning and investment management, empowering you with the knowledge you need to succeed. Low, Transparent Fees: My fee-only structure means no hidden costs or sales pitches—just straightforward, affordable advice. Personalized Service: By limiting the number of clients I work with, I ensure you receive the attention and tailored solutions you deserve. My Philosophy There's nothing new about sound financial planning and investment management. While laws and regulations may change, the core principles that drive long-term success remain unchanged. History has shown that the fundamentals work—there are no secret shortcuts or magic products. My role is to help you apply these time-tested strategies to your unique situation. My Process: Simple, Secure, Supportive I understand that choosing or changing a financial advisor can feel overwhelming. That's why I've created a straightforward, stress-free process: Get Acquainted: We start with a relaxed, no-pressure conversation to understand your goals, concerns, and what prompted you to seek guidance. It’s an opportunity for you to ask questions and see if we’re the right fit. Secure Information Sharing: If you decide to move forward, you’ll share your financial information through safe, encrypted tools. Your privacy and security are always my top priority. Personalized Planning: I review your documents, assess your current financial picture, and create a clear, comprehensive financial plan and investment strategy tailored to your goals, values, and long-term aspirations. We walk through everything together so you feel confident, informed, and in control. Ongoing Guidance: Your financial life isn’t static—and your plan shouldn’t be either. As laws, markets, and life circumstances change, I’ll be there to adjust your plan, answer questions, and provide ongoing education and support. Let's Take the First Step—Together Taking that first step toward financial clarity can be intimidating. My goal is to make it as easy and comfortable as possible. At Blue Advisors, you'll find a trusted partner—one who listens, educates, and guides you every step of the way. Ready to start your financial journey? Let's connect and build your brighter financial future together. .

I'm the founder of ClearMind Capital, a fee-only firm based in Columbus, OH. I work mostly with business owners, self-employed professionals, and people who are close enough to retirement that the decisions they make in the next few years actually matter a lot. The planning I do tends to live at the intersection of retirement income, tax strategy, and the messier stuff that comes with owning a business or leaving one. A lot of my clients come in with good pieces in place but nobody has ever pulled them together or looked at how the tax picture connects to everything else. That's usually where the real work is. When we get that right, something shifts. People stop second-guessing whether they're making smart moves and start feeling like they actually have a plan they understand and trust. For most of my clients, that clarity is the thing they didn't know they were missing.

Matthew Ruttenberg is a financial advisor with Life, Inc. Retirement Services in Delaware, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, J.W. Cole Advisors, Fifth Third Securities, and PRUCO Securities. Outside of his advisory role, Ruttenberg is a co-owner of a financial planning firm and part-owner of a financial education provider. Life, Inc. Retirement Services offers portfolio management, financial planning, and pension/401(k) consulting primarily to retail clients. The firm uses documented Investment Policy Statements and employs fundamental and quantitative analysis alongside modern portfolio theory in managing mostly non-discretionary accounts.

Bohdan (Bo) Hall is a financial advisor at OneSeven with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. He has worked at OneSeven since 2024 and has previous experience at the University of Cincinnati and Kent State University. Outside of his advisory role, he is the managing member of 614 Wealth Architects, LLC. OneSeven provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, typically employing diversified mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities with access to alternatives and private placements when suitable.

Jonathan Codispoti is a financial advisor with Legacy Wealth strategies based in Columbus, OH, with 20 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer on the Dublin Football League Board and is a member of the OhioHealth Foundation Executive Committee. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering brokerage, advisory, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies through proprietary and third-party portfolios and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.